Research Assistant

1 week ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research
- intensive, distributed learning environment, where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. The Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry is the largest Faculty on the Western University campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,500 staff.

The Department of Family Medicine specializes in training comprehensive family physicians and future leaders in family medicine. This is done through a highly adaptable program that includes tailor-made curriculum and educational programs for residents.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the supervision of Dr. Jane Thornton, the Research Assistant will support the research activities of the Western Research Hub for Physical Activity and Health. In adherence with ethics protocols and guidelines, the incumbent will assist with conducting environmental scans, preparing reports and manuscripts, scheduling meetings with the research team and collaborators, organizing webinars, and conducting knowledge exchange activities. The Research Assistant may also assist with maintaining the Hub’s websites and social media accounts.

**Qualifications**:

- Education:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant area of focus
- Masters in health-related field preferred
- Experience:
- 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field
- Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data in an objective manner
- Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research
- Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please note this position is wholly grant funded.

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